(A) If the meaning of this chapter is unclear in a particular circumstance, then the Zoning Board of Appeals shall interpret the provision to carry out the intent of the chapter if such can be comprehended from other provisions of the chapter or law.
(B) All words and phrases shall be interpreted and understood according to the common preferred usage of the language; but technical words and phrases and such as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be interpreted and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning.
(C) Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense, words used in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the plural number shall include the singular, unless the context clearly indicates and stipulates the contrary.
(D) The words "person," "proprietor," "property owner," and "operator" shall include any recognized form of legal entity.
(E) The words "property," "lot," "parcel," "real estate," "premises," "plot" and "land" shall be interpreted to mean real property as delineated and described by legal documents and instruments.
(F) The word "road" shall also mean "highway," "street," "alley," "drive," "cul-de-sac," "land" or other public thoroughfare.
(G) The word "building" shall include the word "structure."
(H) The words "used" or "occupied" when applied to any land or building shall be construed to include the words "intended," "arranged," or "designed to be used or occupied."
(I) The words "shall" and "required" are always interpreted as mandatory and never as permissive or discretionary.
(J) The word "may" shall be interpreted as permissive or discretionary.
(K) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the words noted below shall be interpreted as follows.
(1) "And" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.
(2) "Or," indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singularly or in any combination.
(3) "Either…or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singularly but not in combination.
(L) In computing the number of days, the first day is excluded and the last day is included. If the last day of any period during which an application, filing, or request is required to be made to the village or other governmental agency is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period is extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.